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How to get fromRiverhead to Nianticby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead to Niantic by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Riverhead to Orient Pointcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2h 17m
    $19–99

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Main St/McDermott Ave to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    2. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    3h 1m
    $17–95

  3. Bus, car ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from E Main St/McDermott Ave to Orient Point Ferry Dockbus bus 92
    2. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from New London Union Station to Niantic/Main Stbus bus 3
    4h 50m
    $24–94

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Riverhead to Greenporttrain train Greenport Service
    2. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry car ferry New London
    2h 53m
    $22–109

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Map of how to get from Riverhead to Niantic.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Niantic, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverhead to Niantic. However, you can drive to Orient Point, take the car ferry to New London, then drive to Niantic. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St/McDermott Ave to Niantic/Main St via Orient Point Ferry Dock, Orient Point, New London, and New London Union Station in around 4h 50m.

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